Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said with the Alabama Legislative session well underway, it’s obvious that budgets cuts will be felt across the state in all areas including agriculture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida …
No More Major Changes to National Ag Budget & GA Peanut Day
Today Tyron Spearman looks at what is being said about possible budgets cuts to agriculture in our nation’s capitol along with a reminder about an event coming up this Thursday in Atlanta. Plus Tyron also has information about the passing well known to many in the peanut industry. Passing: Download Audio Ag Budget: Download Audio Peanut Day: Download Audio Sponsored …
2011 Commodity Classic Achieves Record-Breaking Attendance
ST. LOUIS (March 15, 2011) –The 2011 Commodity Classic surpassed all previous turnout records with a total of 4,826 attendees. Farm families represented over half of the participants with 2,776 attendees, and first-time attendees saw an 80 percent increase over the previous year. Commodity Classic is the premier convention and trade show of the National Corn Growers Association, the American …
Agriculture Bill Among FL Legislature’s Veto Override Options
By DAVID ROYSE – THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA CANNON, HARIDOPOLOS SUGGEST VETO OVERRIDES THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, March 14, 2011……Vetoes by former Gov. Charlie Crist could still be overridden, House Speaker Dean Cannon reminded House members Monday – and sent them fishing for possibilities. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Organic vs. G. M.
It’s a question of whose rights? Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026
FFB Continuing to Fight Nutrient Criteria Standards
Even though we may not of heard much lately about EPA’s Nutrient Criteria Standards for Florida’s waters, Florida Farm Bureau’s Adam Basford says the issue certainly is not dead in the water, as they have continued to work against the rules. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Saving the Banana
The banana is the number one consumed fruit in the U.S., but it is under threat to disappear from U.S. store shelves because of a tropical disease. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record …
USDA Acting Undersecretary Scuse – Exclusive with Southeast AgNet
On a recent trip to Florida, attending a convention in Tampa involving corn, soybean, wheat and sorghum interests, USDA’s Acting Undersecretary for Farm and Foreign Agriculture Services, Michael Scuse granted us an exclusive, lengthy interview. Click to listen as we focus on issues particular to our deep southeast region. Issues discussed include the upcoming farm bill and research dollars for …
Legendary Farm Broadcaster Derry Brownfield Dead at 79
It came as shocking news Saturday to hear Derry Brownfield had died. I’ve known Derry Brownfield most of my career in this business and I’m proud to be among those he considered a friend. I doubt anyone ever agreed with all of Derry’s views but all would likely agree he would not hold back in sharing them, most of the …
AL Governor Believes Good Things Lie Ahead
With a difficult task of balancing the budget, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley says times are tough during this 2011 legislative session, but that he believes things will get better. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …